It's hard to believe that the holidays are right around the proverbial corner. Gorgeous days are still allowing summer flowers to share space with fall pumpkins. Sure, the nights are downright cold; but 70-degree, sunny afternoons more than compensate for the chill. Still, October is what it is… the last month before the deluge of big cookin', big entertainin', big family get-togethers 'n' big plannin'. Where am I going with this…
Straight to the (link) Mall Of America. It has been announced that in its entirety, the mega-mall will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. YAY, YAY, YAY!! It's about time. Whose idea was it to start mercenary Black Friday on Thanksgiving Thursday, anyway? Maybe, just maybe, other retailers will follow suit in recognition of the importance of tradition and family. Meanwhile…
Back at the ranch, I can't help but think of all there is to do and accomplish between now and Santa. The freezer awaits frequent contributions to be used for one holiday or the other. Kids' desires and/or needs have to be sorted. If opting for handmade anything, this year, I must get going. Should have done that in January, actually. I digress...
How beautiful to hear that employees actually cried tears of joy and thanksgiving, when they heard this wonderful news from the Mall With Heart. There's a holiday ♥-theme here, somewhere.
